carry the ball
: to perform or assume the chief role : bear the major portion of work or responsibility
No one else is available to make the arrangements, so it's up to you to carry the ball.
Thank you my friends.
Sorry the extra ? was a slip of the finger,
I had thought of Carrying the Can but that did not fit, perhaps
if I get 16d might help ? any James Stewart fan there.
16d Stuck-at-home movie with drawling James Stewart? Awr,
I wonder about that! (4,6)